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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.11, 984.30 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.11, 984.30 and 245.15 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.11 : 984.30 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.11/984.30 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.11x = 984.30 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.11x = 241,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,298.68/656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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